Refuel: Post workout eateries in New York and London

posted on Wednesday, 17th September 2014 | find under

What you eat post workout is an important part of any healthy living routing and is key to helping your body recover and repair. But where you can indulge to your heart's content safe in the knowledge that it’s doing you good? Read the Sweaty Betty guide to the healthiest eateries on both sides of the Atlantic…

The Butcher's Daughter in New York

New York

New Yorkers who subscribe to the idea that food should be delicious as well as unprocessed and good for you, head to Hu Kitchen where you can follow a Primal Kale Salad with Carrot Cream Whoopie Pie (it’s all about balance you see…). What’s more, Hu Kitchen is located directly next to City Row making it perfect for when you stumble out of a class, disorientated and barely able to stand.

78 5th Avenue New York New York; +1 212 510 8919

Juicy Lucy
When it comes to hydration this ultra low-key juice and smoothie shack, with locations in East Village and Lower East Side, is one of the city’s best healthy hidden gems. From JR’s Skin Fixer, a blend of Pineapple, Cucumber with a hint of Granny Smith, to a Cleansing Tonic, a blend of beets, red apple and ginger downing one of Lucy’s juices will leave you feeling fab on the inside. Juicy Lucy also serves the best Acai bowl north of Brazil.

The Butcher’s Daughter
New Yorkers love brunch and this juice bar and vegan café eatery, with indoor and outdoor street seating, has some of the healthiest mid-afternoon meal options out. If mashed avocado toast benedict and green lemonade popsicle (basil, pineapple, lemon) take your fancy then the Butcher’s Daughter is the place for you. You’ll also find biodynamic wines and craft beers on the menu. If you go OTT try the Hangover Killer, made with young Thai Coconut, pineapple, yuzu, chili, evening primrose oil and cilantro.

Melvin’s Juice Box
For juices and salads with a distinctly Caribbean feel be sure to stop in at Melvin’s Juice Box. Coconut is a favourite here – the Rootsman a juice of coconut, kale and banana is super popular. Booster shots and supplements are also on the menu (Spirulina ($1) which alongside the $11 Immunity Booster (Apple, beets, ginger, carrots, vitamin c, echinacea, b-complex, banana) should keep you on point.

The Good Life Eatery
At this healthy-eats and cold-pressed juice bar on Sloane Square the day starts with an "all day breakfast" style granola bowl, which comes with a glass of almond milk on the side. Café goers to the Good Life Eatery can expect innovative salads, featuring kale, seaweed, almonds, walnuts and quinoa and gluten free and dairy free treats.

The Detox Kitchen Deli
‘Where healthy meets delicious’ says The Detox Kitchen, and with its delicious range of fresh seasonal salads, lean meat and fish, fresh smoothies and juices, you can see why. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or anything in between - or take away some healthy deliciousness when you’re in a rush.